Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Manuel, George (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07904178
ABSTRACT:
An elongate body of a medical electrical lead includes at least one conductor formed into a coil that includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion extends within an outer insulation sheath and the second portion extends outside the outer insulation sheath to be exposed to an environment external to the lead body as an energy dissipating shunt.
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Ebert Michael Jay
Honeck Jordon D.
Meregotte Pedro A.
Ries Richard Dean
Sommer John L.
Bauer Stephen W.
Manuel George
Medtronic Inc.
Ostrom Michael J.
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